Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
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🎭 Culture
Atlanta Pride Festival returned on Sunday, Oct.
11 after severe weather canceled Saturday events, featuring revised acts on two stages and a noon parade in Piedmont Park (the festival marketplace operated until 7 p.m.).
Atlanta’s 57th annual Pride Parade is set for Sunday, starting at the Civic Center MARTA station and winding up Peachtree Street before ending a block from Piedmont Park.
Mayor Dickens said the event highlights the city’s spirit of inclusion.
Atlanta’s 57th annual Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, starting at the Civic Center MARTA station, moving up Peachtree Street, turning onto 10th Street, and ending a block from Piedmont Park.
The event will feature vibrant, colorful floats (including one from Atlanta News First) that celebrate local pride.
🏛️ Government
Residents near Peachtree and 14th in Midtown said the Campanile building’s damaged panels and crumbling sidewalks risk pedestrian safety after high winds hit Saturday — they urged city officials to inspect the structure and set a repair schedule.
🏥 Health
The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory in Southwest Atlanta (South Fulton, Fairburn and Union City) after a supply interruption at the Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant.
Residents must boil tap water for daily use until officials complete testing and confirm the system is safe.
🏈 Sports
The Falcons ask fans to wear red for a stadium-wide Red Out this Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium; festivities include a tailgate at 4:30 p.m., a fan march at 7 p.m., kickoff at 8:20 p.m., and John Abraham's induction into the Ring of Honor.
Georgia moved to No. 1 in this week’s AP rankings after a close win over Alabama on Saturday as Texas lost to Oklahoma; the Dawgs will host Auburn in a historic rivalry game this Saturday.
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